Dainichi Nyorai

proper noun

The Japanese name for the sun Buddha, Vairocana, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas.

OriginJapanese 大日如来 →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. JapaneseBuddhismThe Japanese name for the sun Buddha, Vairocana, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas.

Origin

  1. Japanese大日如来
  2. EnglishDainichi Nyorai

From Japanese 大日如来 (Dainichi Nyorai).

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